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NAR Member Survey on Appraisal Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

NAR Member Survey on Data Collectors Excerpts: In May 2023, NAR surveyed its members pertaining to data collectors in the appraisal process. Brokers followed with 24%, and appraisal-certified professionals comprised 14% of the respondents. I am working on an article on Hybrid Appraisals for the November issue of Appraisal Today.

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Was This Home Overimproved or Underimproved?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Have you heard of a property being overimproved, or super adequate? Unless you’re in the property valuation profession, you may not have. ” Clearly, when valuing a property, appraisers must consider what the typical buyer expects a home to offer in terms of amenities and characteristics. How about underimproved?

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Appraiser Gets Subpoena – What to Do 3-17-23

Appraisal Today

Appraiser Gets Subpoena – What to Do Excerpts: As an appraiser, you don’t have to be sued or be facing a lawsuit to find yourself on the receiving end of a subpoena—staring down a lawyer who is peppering you with questions. This is specifically for appraisers. I get calls occasionally from appraisers about this.

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Estate Appraisals in Massachusetts: Everything You Need to Know

Boston Appraisal

If the estate is going through probate, an accurate inventory of the decedent’s possessions—including any real estate properties—is required. In any case, the most reliable way to find out the fair market value of a home is to order an estate appraisal, also known as a time-of-death appraisal or probate appraisal.

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Pickleball is keeping folks moving in Ohio… Cleveland housing prices are also on the move!

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

While inventory levels are still low, at around a month and a half of inventory, in some smaller market areas in Cuyahoga County, and surrounding counties, I am seeing inventory levels increase rapidly in the past month. Inventory levels are increasing in this market area. Inventory levels are also increasing.

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2022 Appraisal Outlook: Appraisers Cast Optimistic Eye On Coming Year

McKissock

Appraisers recently contacted by McKissock tend to agree that the profession will go generally well in 2022, with no major changes to the real estate market and no events on the horizon that could seriously upset appraisers’ business. Desktop appraisals, with information provided by third-party hirelings, may increase.

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Appraising Unusual Properties

Appraisal Today

Appraising Odd Properties: What’s the Weirdest Property You’ve Appraised Recently? McKissock Survey Excerpts: As a professional appraiser, you’ll likely encounter some strange properties from time to time. Odd properties tend to be challenging yet rewarding in terms of the fee. built in 1905) 0.66